We handle the ropes. You climb.
Staff Guided Belay
A 90-minute climbing session on our tall rope walls in Ripon, with an Alpine staff member as your belayer. No experience needed, ages 7+.
Made for
Who it’s for
Book a session when you want to climb the tall walls without learning to belay first.
New to climbing
Try the rope walls
Climb the tallest walls in the gym on your first visit. Our staff run the ropes, so all you do is climb.
Families
Climb with your kids
Have young climbers ages 7+ ready for the big walls but no certified belayer yet? Book a session and climb together.
No partner today
Need a belayer
Know how to climb but don’t have a belay partner? Our staff belay you so you can get your laps in.
Simple and safe
How it works
- Book a time online. Reservations are required and spots are limited.
- Arrive early: 20 minutes on your first visit, 10 minutes after that.
- Gear up with a harness and climbing shoes from our team.
- Climb for 90 minutes in the Rope Room with a staff belayer.
- Up to 4 climbers per staff belayer, so everyone gets plenty of turns.
- Know how to lead? Lead climbing can be arranged depending on staff availability.
Simple pricing
What it costs
First climber
$65
Per 90-minute session
A staff belayer, the Rope Room and gear for your session. Bring the whole group: up to 4 climbers per staff belayer.
Book your sessionEach additional climber
Up to 4 climbers per staff belayer
$35
Group of 4
One session for the whole family
$170
Sessions don’t include a day pass or rental gear after your climb time ends. Want to keep climbing? Add a day pass at the front desk.
Good to know
Before you come
- Every climber needs a signed waiver. A parent or guardian signs for anyone 17 and under.
- Climbers must be 7 or older.
- Sessions start on time, and a late arrival cuts into your climb time.
- Wear comfortable clothes you can move in.
- Need to cancel? Give 24 hours’ notice for a full refund. Inside 24 hours, we’re happy to reschedule.
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Book your Staff Guided Belay
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Staff Guided Belay questions
No. Staff Guided Belay is made for first-timers, families and anyone without a belay partner. Our staff handle the ropes, so you just climb.
Climbers need to be 7 or older. For younger kids, the Adventure Center is open to all ages with auto belays.
$65 for the first climber and $35 for each additional climber, up to 4 climbers per staff belayer.
90 minutes of climbing in the Rope Room. Plan to arrive 20 minutes early on your first visit.
Yes, for your session. A day pass and rental gear after your climb time ends aren’t included, but you can add a day pass at the front desk.
Lead climbing can be arranged depending on staff availability. Mention it when you arrive.
Take our Top Rope Class (ages 13+) to get belay-certified, then you can belay your kids on future visits.
Give at least 24 hours’ notice for a full refund. Inside 24 hours, we’re happy to reschedule, but cancellations aren’t refundable.
Alpine Climbing Adventure Fitness is at 1450 Garrison Way in Ripon, CA, a short drive from Manteca, Modesto, Salida, Escalon and Riverbank.
See you on the wall
Ready to hit the big walls?
$65 for the first climber, $35 for each additional. Ages 7+, no experience needed.